Dr. Rashid Alshahoumi

Dr. Rashid Alshahoumi is a Canadian- and European-board-certified consultant pediatric neurologist with extensive training in childhood neurological disorders. He completed his residency in pediatric neurology at McGill University in Montreal, followed by advanced fellowships at McMaster University in neuromuscular disorders, neurometabolic disorders, and clinical neurophysiology, plus a mini fellowship in epilepsy at the University of British Columbia. He holds certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the European Board of Neurology.

Dr. Alshahoumi has trained and worked at leading children's hospitals across Canada, bringing international expertise to his clinical practice. He is highly skilled in electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies, and EEG interpretation for diagnosing complex neuromuscular and epilepsy disorders. His practice encompasses acute and chronic neurological conditions in children across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings, with a focus on seizures, muscle and nerve disorders, movement problems, headaches, cerebral palsy, and genetic and metabolic neurological conditions.

Beyond clinical care, Dr. Alshahoumi has held academic appointments in Canada and the UAE, teaching medical students and residents while contributing to pediatric neurology research. He is committed to delivering evidence-based, individualized care with a family-centred approach that acknowledges the emotional and practical challenges families face when caring for children with complex neurological needs.